Riyadh Air unveils new livery

Image credit: Riyadh Air Twitter

Saudi Arabia’s newest airline Riyadh Air has revealed the initial visuals of the livery that its aircraft fleet will showcase upon commencing operations in 2025.

The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.”

With its headquarters situated at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh Air aspires to expand its services to over 100 destinations by 2030, and become the largest airline in the Middle East.

#RiyadhAir writes a new chapter in the sky, taking technology to new heights and hospitality to a whole new level.​

The #FutureTakesFlight​#aPIFCompany pic.twitter.com/Zpg86F7dY1

— Riyadh Air (@RiyadhAir) June 4, 2023

Announced on March 12 by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund, Riyadh Air will have up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes.

Read: Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Air, the country’s new national carrier

The order for a new carrier – 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 additional wide-body 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes – is a strong signal of intent for Saudi Arabia to become a global aviation hub.

Operating from the capital of Riyadh, the airline will help enable the transformation of the capital into one of the world’s top cities economies.

We are delighted to unveil the first of two #RiyadhAir livery designs, a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.

The #FutureTakesFlight#aPIFCompany pic.twitter.com/CxLeV45IJD

— Riyadh Air (@RiyadhAir) June 4, 2023

The national carrier will leverage Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation, trade, and tourism.

Riyadh Air is chaired by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of PIF, while Tony Douglas, who brings more than 40 years of experience in the aviation, transportation and logistics industries, has been appointed chief executive officer.

Operating from Riyadh as its hub, the airline is expected to add $20bn to non-oil GDP growth, and create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Read: Riyadh Air starts to build fleet, orders Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners